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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,179.04, 1,768.52 and 409.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,179.04, 1,768.52 and 409.52 is: 614.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,179.04 : 1,768.52 = 409.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,179.04/1,768.52 = 409.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,179.04x = 1,768.52 × 409.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,179.04x = 724,244.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 724,244.31/1,179.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 614.27

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